| Tail Number / N-Number | N1281 |
| Manufacturer | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR20 |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1581 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1903 W MICHIGAN AVE |
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49008-5200 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-10-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-04-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50071745 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A073E5 |
Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1. This aircraft was previously assigned the N-number N1281.
| Tail Number / N-Number | N1281 |
| Manufacturer | WACO |
| Model | GXE |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 865 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MARK W SOUTHARD |
| Street | 301 NORTH MAIN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 64051 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1939-10-18 |
| Last Status | Valid Registration |
| Cancellation Date | 1939-12-07 |